UNDER THE WILL… OVER THE DRAMA…

Less Should, More Soul…

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Mae Faurel
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What could you do more of?
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I really should do more of a lot of things!

More writing, more painting, more laughing, more walking in nature. More standing up for myself without apology. More sitting in silence and letting my mind wander instead of being dragged around by noise.

But of course, the “shoulds” never stop, do they? I should exercise more, eat better, clean more, meditate more, forgive more, blah blah blah. The list is endless, and it starts to feel like a nagging voice in the back of your head that’s never satisfied. And honestly? I’m sick of “should.”

What I really want to do more of is live. I want more truth, more joy, more real conversations, more belly laughs, more stubborn rebellion when the world tries to tell me what to do. The “shoulds” are for control, but the “wants” are for the soul. And my soul says: do more of what makes you feel alive, Mae, everything else can wait.

Mae 🧡

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23 responses to “Less Should, More Soul…”

  1. Tony Avatar
    Tony

    << The “shoulds” are for control,
    but the “wants” are for the soul. >>

    Are you branching out into poetry perchance, Mae? 😉

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Ha ha, Tony! I wouldn’t call it poetry, more like words that tumbled out and decided to rhyme on the way down. But who knows, maybe the soul’s sneaking a few verses past me. 😂🧡

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      1. Tony Avatar
        Tony

        Maybe it’s just a natural gift! 😀

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      2. Mae Faurel Avatar
        Mae Faurel

        Maybe or maybe not Tony 😂

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      3. Tony Avatar
        Tony

        Hoo nose!

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      4. Mae Faurel Avatar
        Mae Faurel

        How did I know u were going to say that Tony? 😳 🧡

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      5. Tony Avatar
        Tony

        It’s the only answer when the question marks start flying 😂

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  2. Joey Jones Avatar
    Joey Jones

    Morning Mae..Less Should, More Tea 🍵 xxx

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Hi Joey xx Absolutely ☕🧡

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  3. gc1963 Avatar
    gc1963

    Mae, you are right. The shoulds are like imposition and therefore boring. The desires of the soul propel us towards happiness.

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Exactly, Geeta.‘Should’s’ feel heavy, like they drain the color out of life. But when we follow the soul’s desires, there’s a spark to it. Happiness feels more like a movement than a duty🧡

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  4. mitchteemley Avatar
    mitchteemley

    Funny, I thought your opening list of shoulds sounded like wants, Mae. Maybe the way forward is where the two paths become one.

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      I love that reflection, Mitch. Maybe you’re right. The line between a should and a want isn’t always so clear. Perhaps the trick is letting them meet in the middle, so the living feels lighter🧡

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  5. veerites Avatar
    veerites

    Dear Mae
    Your posts are always inspiring!
    Thanks for liking my post, ‘Surgeries’ ❤️🌹

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Thanks as always, Raj. And you are so welcome 🧡

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  6. Penn,… Avatar
    Penn,…

    Go with the soul, … always Mae, … you can’t go wrong, …💙

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Beautifully said Penn 🧡 Thank you …

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  7. Swamigalkodi Astrology Avatar
    Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Impressive

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Thank you Swami 🧡

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  8. Armann and Kaymann Avatar
    Armann and Kaymann

    Absolutely, let your heart live now!

    Our world is filled with pretentious. Be real!

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Yes! Life’s too short to play dress-up for the world when the heart just wants to breathe.🧡

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  9. Info-Man Avatar
    Info-Man

    this is so true , Spirit Guide !

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Thanks IM- 🧡

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